photo of Shaolin monk, Shi Van Ming, taken by Luigi Novi, courtesy of Wikimedia Commons
The bo staff is historically the most common weapon for Shaolin monk warriors, and for good reason...they're not supposed to kill.
From the two selected videos below, not only will you gain some idea of how to spin a bo staff and how it is used in combat, you can also learn how to count to ten in Japanese. The techniques are learned by practicing with slow movements. If you try this, "don't cover your eyesight, so you can see what's going on." With time and effort, the movements will become fluid and imprinted into memory.
We document and share a catalog of movements. This blog and the videos are for entertainment and educational purposes only. Please seek guidance from a qualified instructor to be sure you move with proper biomechanics and safety.
Bo Staff Spins, Video 1 by ShaolinCenter (Jake Mace)
The first 2 sets of primary moves with the bo by hempev
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